Until the COVID-19 pandemic, European-based private label and contract manufacturer Refresco had been on an acquisition tear since purchasing Cott’s North American soft drink operations in January of 2018. Deals last year stretched from Arizona to  ...  

In the Q&A below, Goist discusses in greater detail Refresco’s acquisition outlook. BD also asks about can shortages and the hard seltzer category. But first, some background and context.

Beverage sales volume in China for Coke and PepsiCo improved during the second quarter as the country reopened following pandemic-related workplace and social shutdowns. During the second quarter, both companies posted...

BD spoke with Keurig Dr Pepper Chief Commercial Officer Derek Hopkins about a long-term national agreement to distribute Polar Seltzer sparkling waters in the US, and more...

Coca-Cola has confirmed plans to test a hard seltzer this year under the company’s Topo Chico brand. The beverage will be Coca-Cola’s first entry into the fast-growing hard seltzer market, and it comes on the heels of a successful launch last year of a ready-to-drink alcohol product in Japan...